Kenneth Vega, MD
NPI 1962479238 · Gastroenterology Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Vega, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1962479238).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962479238
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 93153 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
225 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 70 | $92 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 28 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 23 | $124 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 22 | $93 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 22 | $238 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 61 | 57 |
| Omeprazole | 39 | 17 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 18 | 18 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 | — |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$44,336 across 47 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1400 Jackson StDenver, CO 80206-2761Phone: (303) 388-4461Fax: (303) 270-2174
- 1120 15th StAugusta, GA 30912-2761Phone: (706) 721-8623Fax: (706) 721-1459
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-04
- Last updated
- 2024-09-13
- Certified
- 2024-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Vega's NPI number?
- Kenneth Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962479238, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Vega's specialty?
- Kenneth Vega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Vega located?
- Kenneth Vega's practice location on file with NPPES is 3 Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC 29203-6849.
- What is Kenneth Vega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Vega is (803) 434-8866.
- Does Kenneth Vega accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Vega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Vega's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Vega's NPI (1962479238) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.